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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.07, 15,372.97 and 4,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.07, 15,372.97 and 4,010.54 is: 6,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.07 : 15,372.97 = 4,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.07/15,372.97 = 4,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.07x = 15,372.97 × 4,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.07x = 61,653,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,839.25/10,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.32

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